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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dauphin, PA
Assisted living costs in Dauphin average about $5,075 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 22 communities in Dauphin. Our detailed directory has 304 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
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9.5
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15 reviews
I like the kindness and courtesy of the staff and the management. Theater place is clean, and kept clean, light and calm colors with great artwork. My only regret is that my sister did not come to Terraces...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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9.3
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60 reviews
When it comes to the meals and dining we understand dining has reduced, and cost of supplies. We would prefer slightly less quality and no price adjustment They schedule group activities during 2nd meal...
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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8.4
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55 reviews
The staff in memory care are caring, kind, willing to help, and understanding. The activities are geared toward getting the residents involved. We appreciate the fact that communication is encouraged. The...
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.
The Woods at Cedar Run is a senior care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We offer three different care options including independent living, personal care and memory care. Though each option is different they all offer an exceptional amount of individualized care and service. Our...
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8.3
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101 reviews
The overall experience is amazing and the community is always clean. We absolutely loved all the staff and they are very attentive to the residents. I think overall the meals were very good. The activities...
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.
Home is where the heart is and a whole lot more.If you’re looking for a senior living community where you can explore new hobbies and strengthen your sense of purpose, we might be the right fit for you. With both personal care home services and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll...
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8.1
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46 reviews
We've had a good experience with Brookdale Harrisburg. But there was a lot of confusion when we moved my parents in with paperwork and payments. I'd strongly suggest making copies of any forms you fill out.
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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7.1
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5 reviews
A couple of the girls are not helpful and mean! The med techs don't call back always and don't seem to care so much! The place is beautiful, the food is great! Most of the staff are nice and helpful
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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7.0
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13 reviews
It's well worth a visit. I've recommended Butler St. Senior Living to many family members considering a place for their love ones. We picked this community because of the price, location and staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Our newly-renovated residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel. The building accomodates personal care and memory care living. Offering a range of activities, outings, and cultural and educational opportunities, Butler Street ensures that residents are as active...
8.0
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1 review
After a long illness and a lengthy hospital stay I was advised that my wife should be placed in an assisted living facility. I found several that I thought were suitable and selected Country Meadows of...
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.
8.0
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7 reviews
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
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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.
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3.0
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1 review
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Our assisted-living facility is guided by this philosophy: We are here to help you take care of yourself. Personal-care aides are present around the clock to provide comfort -- whether to arrange activities, help with laundry, serve meals, obtain medical services, remind you to take medications,...
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.
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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Dauphin, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dauphin is $5,075 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lykens, PA with an average of $4,375 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dauphin, PA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Dauphin over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dauphin, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dauphin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dauphin
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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Vibralife Senior Living in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.
Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.3
Definitely an interesting task balancing my interactions vs my Dad's and the fact that they were in the beginning of a management restructuring when he arrived. It has gotten better in many ways.
The number of people who show they really care and know my parents is something special.
The ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and consideration of staff members at various communities, such as Brookdale Grandon Farms, Bridges of Bent Creek, and Butler Street Senior Living, who go above and beyond to meet the needs of residents and their families.
Varied activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the diverse array of activities offered at communities like The Terraces at Capitol Village, Brookdale Harrisburg, and The Woods At Cedar Run, which include everything from exercise classes and entertainment to outings and group events.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Several reviews praise the cleanliness and attention to detail in the communal and private spaces at communities, such as Bridges of Bent Creek, Brookdale Harrisburg, and Brookdale Grandon Farms.
Supportive and effective health care services. Reviews highlight the importance of quality health care in the senior living experience, with communities like Bridges of Bent Creek, Brookdale Grandon Farms, and Legend at Silver Creek offering attentive and responsive care to residents.
Communication and collaboration with families. Communication between communities and families is highlighted as a crucial factor in residents' satisfaction, with communities like The Woods At Cedar Run, Bridges of Bent Creek, and Brookdale Harrisburg emphasizing the importance of keeping families informed and involved.
Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food and individualized meal options stand out as major factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities, such as Bridges of Bent Creek, Brookdale Harrisburg, and .
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Dauphin review score based on 72 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 18 Dauphin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dauphin 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
Dauphin review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dauphin 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 72 reviews of 18 Dauphin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dauphin 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.Dauphin, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Dauphin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dauphin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dauphin, 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 Dauphin 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 Dauphin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dauphin, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.9%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dauphin 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 Dauphin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dauphin, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dauphin 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 Dauphin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dauphin, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dauphin 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 Dauphin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dauphin, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dauphin 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 Dauphin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dauphin, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dauphin
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 Dauphin protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dauphin, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 22 assisted living facilities near Dauphin, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dauphin, Pennsylvania are Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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