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Assisted living costs in Southwest Madison average about $4,941 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 25 communities in Southwest Madison. Our detailed directory has 322 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 Bridges of Bent Creek
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1111 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.7
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63 reviews
9.7
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63 reviews
5 star
63%
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The staff are very friendly. The PT services are amazing. They have gotten my Dad up and walking again. The food is wonderful! I like that they have a hair salon and a Podiatrist comes to the facility to cut...
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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Photo of Celebration Villa of Shippensburg
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9.5
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48 reviews
9.5
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48 reviews
5 star
39%
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38%
3 star
10%
2 star
13%
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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 Legend at Silver Creek
1717 Photos available
8.5
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9 reviews
8.5
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9 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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I would also like to add that there are numerous activities and special events to keep residents socially active. The dining area is large and clean, like dining in a restaurant. We have been very impressed...
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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Photo of Brookdale Grandon Farms
1212 Photos available
8.4
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103 reviews
8.4
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103 reviews
5 star
49%
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29%
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11%
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We found Brookdale to be the right fit for us. The staff and management are genuine and friendly. The facility is just right from a size perspective. It's the Goldilocks place. It's not perfect but it's...
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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Photo of Silver Spring Personal Care Home
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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Photo of Vibralife Senior Living
1212 Photos available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
5 star
29%
4 star
11%
3 star
3%
2 star
11%
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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
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.
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...
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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.0
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45 reviews
8.0
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45 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
31%
3 star
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2 star
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Very nice, a good place. Usual issues but they are striving to do well. Kitchen, people didn't seem as old. Warmer entrance. Employees seemed more open.
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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Photo of Celebration Villa of Reedsville
1010 Photos available
6.8
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9 reviews
6.8
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9 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
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I brought my Mom to Celebration Villa in April after a poor experience with another facility in State College. I could not have made a better choice. Not only are the prices very reasonable, the care is just...
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Carriage Crossing, Celebration Villa of Reedsville is a senior living community offering enhanced personal care and short-term respite. At Celebration Villa, our focus is to support our residents’ independence and overall wellness. We treat all residents as...
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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.
Imagine Living amidst 350 wooded country acres……in a community that can comfortably address your needs for the rest of your life…in a setting unlike any other you’ve ever seen.Welcome to Green Ridge Village, a continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living as well...
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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Photo of Brookline Retirement Village
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.
Photo of Church of God Home
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Episcopal Square
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.
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.
Photo of Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove
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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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Photo of Livewell Seniors House
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.
Photo of Valley View Retirement Cmnty
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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Southwest Madison, PA

The average cost of senior living in Southwest Madison is $4,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Royal, PA with an average of $3,665 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southwest Madison, PA vs. nearby cities

Southwest Madison, PA
$4,941/mo
$4,159/mo

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

Southwest Madison, PA
$4,941/mo
U.S. national average
$4,730/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southwest Madison vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,941/mo
$5,921/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Southwest Madison, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,807/mo
Studio
$5,370/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,261/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,592/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Southwest Madison over time

Southwest Madison, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Southwest Madison, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Southwest Madison

Recent reviews for assisted living in Southwest Madison

Vibralife Senior Living 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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Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.4
I know they have lots of activities for their residents. Unfortunately my family member doesn't participate in them unless we are there. The activities we have participated in have been excellent. Excellent communication with us.

Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.3
Th faculty and staff all seem fine. Again she's in independent living. So she has minimal experience with most of them. The ones she has encountered have helped her when she needed it and all seem very nice.

Southwest Madison review score based on 78 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 78 reviews of 22 Southwest Madison assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southwest Madison 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

Southwest Madison review score compared against nearby cities

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Southwest Madison, PA22 facilities
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Landisburg, PA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Southwest Madison 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 78 reviews of 22 Southwest Madison assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Southwest Madison 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.
Southwest Madison, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Southwest Madison assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southwest Madison assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southwest Madison, 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 Southwest Madison 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 Southwest Madison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Southwest Madison, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
33.7%
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
18.2%
30.1%
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
45.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Southwest Madison 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 Southwest Madison Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Southwest Madison, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.9%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.7%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southwest Madison 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 Southwest Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southwest Madison, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Southwest Madison 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 Southwest Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southwest Madison, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southwest Madison 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 Southwest Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southwest Madison, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
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
36.4%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Southwest Madison

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 Southwest Madison protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Bridges of Bent Creek, Celebration Villa of Shippensburg and Legend at Silver Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Southwest Madison, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 25 assisted living facilities near Southwest Madison, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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