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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shellsville, PA

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9.8
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75 reviews
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This place is truly excellent at memory care. My loved one and I agree that they are very kind across the board. I find folks to be perfectly responsive to my questions. The activities are varied and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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100 reviews
9.6
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100 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
23%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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0%
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My Mom has been a resident since [date removed]. It has been a wonderful experience for her. There are tons of daily activities and she has made several friends. The staff really seems to watch out for...
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg
1616 Photos available
9.4
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104 reviews
9.4
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104 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
34%
3 star
4%
2 star
5%
1 star
6%
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Great location for me. Satisfaction with PCP visitation and communication. I appreciate the varied daily menu. Several of the RN and staff knows how to get the best from Mom and others need some...
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.
Live Vibrantly. Live Viva.Our VisionWe are dedicated to the continuation of vibrant living in a safe and comfortable home-like setting.Living VivaAging is an inevitable part of life, but losing life's spark doesn't have to be. We strive to create an environment where our residents can...
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88 Floor plans available
8.4
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19 reviews
8.4
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19 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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I would give a "5" to all. I haven't eaten there but my sister says the food is good. The people there really seem to care, which I think is most important. My sister is in what's called I think a d shared...
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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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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33 reviews
8.3
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33 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
24%
3 star
18%
2 star
3%
1 star
15%
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My father seems to be happy there. The staff has been great at keeping me informed of any issues. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. His room is spacious, and I really like the fact that he has his...
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 HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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5 star
73%
4 star
15%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...
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.
Palmyra Senior Living is small intimate personal care home specializing in Memory Care and Personal Care, offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located in the charming town of Palmyra, PA in a tranquil luxurious setting and...
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8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
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7%
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My father has been in many facilities over the past year, some where more intense care giving but still had living sections attached for when he was able to move . Country meadows was hands down the top...
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.
5 star
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My mom just recently passed away and the care that was given to her at Columbia Cottage in Hershey was such a blessing. They didn’t just take care of her physical needs but they truly cared about her and...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shellsville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shellsville is $5,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lykens, PA with an average of $4,656 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shellsville, PA, vs. nearby cities

Shellsville, PA
$5,141/mo
$4,937/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shellsville, PA, vs. state and national averages

Shellsville, PA
$5,141/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shellsville, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,431/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,141/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shellsville, PA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Shellsville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shellsville, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShellsville, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,141/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,906/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,431/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,946/mo$4,265/mo$4,073/mo
Nursing Homes
Shellsville, PA:$5,141/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Shellsville, PA:$4,906/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shellsville, PA:$5,431/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shellsville, PA:$3,946/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shellsville, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shellsville 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.

Shellsville, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Shellsville, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shellsville 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
Shellsville, PA$4,826/mo$4,993/mo-3.3%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Shellsville, PA
2024 average cost:$4,826/mo
2023 average cost:$4,993/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shellsville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shellsville

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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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.

Shellsville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shellsville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shellsville, 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 Shellsville nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Shellsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shellsville, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shellsville nursing homes

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 Shellsville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shellsville, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shellsville nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shellsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shellsville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shellsville nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shellsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shellsville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shellsville nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Shellsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shellsville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna, Traditions of Hershey and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shellsville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Shellsville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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