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10 Best Nursing Homes in Franklin County, PA
Franklin County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Franklin County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Franklin County is about $4,701, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 34 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mummasburg, Newville and Shimpstown.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Franklin County, PA
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Magnolia’s has been a life saver for our family! Mom is so well taken care of as her illness progresses. The staff are caring and kind to the residents! They exude patience. We are so lucky to have...
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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So far, so good. The staff is really friendly, and during admissions, they were wonderful. We have had no bad experiences so far. Everyone has been wonderful. They have done very well with communicating.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Welcome to Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility and homelike community in Chambersburg, PA. Our mission is to provide our patients with the individualized care they need in an environment that fosters independence and a high quality of life. We offer 24/7...
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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 nursing homes in Franklin County, PA
The average cost of senior living in Franklin County is $4,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saltillo, PA with an average of $2,600 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, PA vs. nearby counties
Franklin County, PA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, PA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Franklin County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Franklin County
Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA
5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Seaton Hagerstown
3.0
I've only been to Seaton Hagerstown a couple times, but my brother seems to like it there.
Everybody there, including the residents, seems friendly. My brother is very friendly and has talked to just about everyone he sees. He says some people respond and some don't. Some people don't want to ...
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Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
4.0
We chose Somerford House and Place Hagerstown because of the location of the facility, we liked their memory care unit, and the price of the facility compared to others that we looked at.
I would recommend this facility to others.
Franklin County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin County, 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 Franklin County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Franklin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin County nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Franklin County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Franklin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin County, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Franklin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin County, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin County, PANational
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg, Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road and Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Franklin County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Franklin County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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