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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Steelstown, PA

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Assisted living costs in Steelstown average about $5,003 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Steelstown. Our detailed directory has 288 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 Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra
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9.7
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59 reviews
9.7
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59 reviews
5 star
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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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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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91 reviews
9.6
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91 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
22%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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Traditions staff is very engaged with residents and family. Dining services and food are very, very good. Relationship with Home Instead is very strong and very helpful to residents and family. Very...
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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9.2
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64 reviews
9.2
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64 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
13%
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I would give 5"s across the board. Both my cousin and I were very happy with the care my mom got. The only thing that would have made her stay better was a TV. We brought her one, but the home would not give...
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.
General Overview: At Linden Village our residents have Choice, Purpose and Independence. Choices they make, Purposes they have and Independence they continue to enjoy. Our Continuum of Care offers a wide range of services on one Campus. Resident Programming is everyday with many different...
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66 Photos available
8.4
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29 reviews
8.4
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29 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
28%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
10%
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The facility was very nice but the rooms could be bigger. The activities were nice for those who could participate. I didn't like the way they handled our exist after loved one had declined and had...
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.
Welcome to Celebration Villa of Lebanon, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, offering exceptional personal care options for seniors.Celebration Villa of Lebanon is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:-Private personal...
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3131 Floor plans available
7.4
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26 reviews
7.4
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
31%
4 star
27%
3 star
19%
2 star
4%
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19%
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The working staff were very good and caring people, and eager to please. I was very disappointed with the Sales staff and the Health Director. My wife spent two consecutive periods in Respite Care. Her son...
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
67%
4 star
33%
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0%
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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.
Columbia Cottage Hershey is ready to welcome you into our family of residents and dedicated Caregivers! Here, you’ll find an activities calendar full of social events, options for fitness and staying active, and even spa treatments so you and your new friends can continue to enjoy the everyday...
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9.8
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13 reviews
9.8
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13 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
8%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
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Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing 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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8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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My 98-year-old mother passed away peacefully at Country Meadows 2 days ago. From the moment we first met the staff throughout the past 2-plus years mom was treated with the kind of love and care that made...
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, 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Steelstown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Steelstown is $5,003 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lykens, PA with an average of $4,496 per month.

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

Steelstown, PA
$5,003/mo
$4,786/mo
$4,982/mo

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

Steelstown, PA
$5,003/mo
U.S. national average
$4,730/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,003/mo
$5,926/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,238/mo
Studio
$5,305/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,872/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,788/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Steelstown over time

Steelstown, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Steelstown, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Steelstown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Steelstown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Steelstown

Oak Hill Village in Middletown, PA

3.4
The reason for my rating is. My dad passed away before he could enjoy anything He did not complain to much about the food. The people that helped me when I could find someone were friendly, however the care was average Except for skilled nursing.

The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

4.9
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 first and that we spent too much of her retirement savings in another facility first. She ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate caregivers and friendly staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of caregivers and staff across various communities, such as Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community, Traditions of Hershey, and Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra. Residents and their families express gratitude for the ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Several reviews highlight the importance of activities in adding joy and fulfillment to residents' lives, with mentions of activities like painting, games, crafts, and exercise classes at Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, The Terraces at Capitol Village, and Traditions of Hershey.
Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Cleanliness is a top priority for many residents and their families, with positive comments about the upkeep of facilities such as private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces at Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, and Celebration Villa of Lebanon.
Welcoming atmosphere and sense of community. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the warm, friendly, and welcoming environment at communities like Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, and Traditions of Hershey, where residents feel at home and form close relationships with staff and other re ...
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Supportive communication between staff and families. Families value clear and consistent communication from staff, as mentioned in reviews for Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, and Celebration Villa of Lebanon, ensuring peace of mind and addressing any concerns efficiently.
Individually tailored care for residents. Residents' unique needs and preferences are recognized and catered to across various communities, such as Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra, and Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community, leading to improved overall satisfaction and quality o ...
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Steelstown review score based on 77 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 10 Steelstown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Steelstown 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

Steelstown review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Steelstown, PA10 facilities
9.0
Cleona, PA21 facilities
9.2
Jonestown, PA17 facilities

Review subcategories for Steelstown 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 77 reviews of 10 Steelstown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Steelstown 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.
Steelstown, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Steelstown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Steelstown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Steelstown, 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 Steelstown 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 Steelstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Steelstown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Steelstown 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 Steelstown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Steelstown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Steelstown 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 Steelstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Steelstown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Steelstown 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 Steelstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Steelstown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Steelstown 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 Steelstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Steelstown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Steelstown

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 Steelstown protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Ecumenical Retirement Community and Aura Maris Senior Living of Palmyra are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Steelstown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Steelstown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Steelstown, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Ephrata and Traditions of Hershey. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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