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Assisted living costs in Cold Spring average about $4,484 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Cold Spring. Our detailed directory has 176 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Senior Commons at Powder MillCommunity card badge
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77 Floor plans available
9.5
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117 reviews
9.5
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Staff are very helpful and friendly. They take very good care of Dad! Lots of group activities, music and games to participate in. Shopping trips & country rides to enjoy.
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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8.0
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1 review
8.0
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While I am fairly independent here the staff are fabulous. Each is patient and gently redirects confused residents. I enjoy the food realizing there are many tastes to satisfy. Some residents are difficult...
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.
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Photo of Autumn House West
2727 Photos available
7.5
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47 reviews
7.5
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47 reviews
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3 star
6%
2 star
9%
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6%
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Always difficult to get healthy meals for diabetics. Some equipment fails: one elevator was out for 2 weeks emergency generator has been out for months I love to sing but there are not enough other singers...
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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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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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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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of 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.
Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. 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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1818 Photos available
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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Cold Spring, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cold Spring is $4,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Littlestown, PA with an average of $4,355 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cold Spring, PA vs. nearby cities

Cold Spring, PA
$4,484/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cold Spring, PA vs. the state and national average

Cold Spring, PA
$4,484/mo
U.S. national average
$4,727/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cold Spring vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,484/mo
$5,980/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cold Spring, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,243/mo
Studio
$4,964/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,660/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Cold Spring over time

Cold Spring, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cold Spring, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cold Spring

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cold Spring

Celebration Villa of Dillsburg

5.0
Was the Villa perfect? No place one earth is, but we are so grateful for the cheery, loving environment they provided for Mom to heal. Mom's experience was a good one. In 2 months she was able to get strong again & healthy & go home (with assistance & modifications.) We never thought that ...
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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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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Our family had come to know Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA years ago. In October we came to love it even more as my mom moved in. It's only been 2 months and she's very comfortable in her new apartment. She's making new friends, being more involved in activities, and just enjoying the ...
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Cold Spring review score based on 49 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 11 Cold Spring assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cold Spring 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

Cold Spring review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Cold Spring, PA11 facilities
8.9
Seven Valleys, PA21 facilities
8.6
Spring Grove, PA22 facilities

Review subcategories for Cold Spring 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 49 reviews of 11 Cold Spring assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cold Spring 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.
Cold Spring, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Cold Spring assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cold Spring assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cold Spring, 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 Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cold Spring, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cold Spring, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
41.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cold Spring, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cold Spring, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cold Spring, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
41.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
30.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cold Spring

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 Cold Spring protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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There are 14 assisted living facilities near Cold Spring, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Cold Spring, Pennsylvania is Senior Commons at Powder Mill. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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