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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County
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9.5
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58 reviews
9.5
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58 reviews
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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.
Located in historic Maytown Pennsylvania, minutes from Lancaster, York, Elizabehtown, and Hershey, Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County is surrounded by the scenic farmlands that make Lancaster County so special. Paramount Senior Living offers much more than a place to live, we offer a...
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9.1
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29 reviews
9.1
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29 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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We chose this facility because there was a place for both the husband and the wife. All of the staff have been extremely helpful and accommodating.
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.
For those who need assistance with day-to-day tasks, or want someone close by 24 hrs. a day, Oak Leaf Manor is an ideal, less costly healthcare choice for personal care needs. Assistance and security are provided by trained, caring staff who take pride in delivering outstanding personal care...
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8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Everyone is great there. Food, activities, staff are all exceptional. Financial system is very good. Could use another helper. Overall very good. Nice and clean
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 Juniper Village at Mount Joy
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
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70 reviews
8.5
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70 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
17%
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4%
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The staff were all very caring & attentive. The facility is very nice & well kept. My only issue was that my mother's room could have been cleaned more thoroughly.
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.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy provides the keys to unlocking a great lifestyle for senior living! At Juniper Village we believe that maintaining and promoting an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit are keys to healthy aging. Whether you cherish quiet activities or spirited social...
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8.1
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70 reviews
8.1
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70 reviews
5 star
51%
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26%
3 star
13%
2 star
1%
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All are 5...Were pleased. The size. Large enough to offer opportunities but small enough to not be overwhelming. The "loop" all on one floor. Can't get disoriented!
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lancaster, we...
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3.0
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14 reviews
3.0
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
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3 star
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
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.
The art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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My 91 year old mother lives at Elderwood and she is quite hapy there. They have good food, nice activities and the staff is very friendly.
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.
The minute you enter Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster, you'll recognize our commitment to creating a friendly, comfortable home. Our professional staff will be happy to assist you in making the right choice to match your needs, personal preferences and budget. Elderwood Senior Living at...
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This is a nice community if you are looking for a family type place. This community is small so there are not a ton of people. The staff are very friendly and if there is a problem they are quick to reach...
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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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
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
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.
Photo of Hershey Mill Home
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 Vineyard Personal Care Home
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 Village Vista Skilled Nursing
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 Homestead Village
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.
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.
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My Mother in Law (MIL) moved into the Lancaster Country Meadows last summer and absolutely loves it there! Nice big room, good food, lots of activities for everyone if you want to participate. Allows pets,...
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 Columbia, PA

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $4,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winterstown, PA with an average of $4,229 per month.

Assisted living costs in Columbia, PA, vs. nearby cities

Columbia, PA
$4,538/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia, PA, vs. state and national averages

Columbia, PA
$4,538/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,538/mo
$5,319/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,483/mo
Studio
$5,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,563/mo

Senior living costs in Columbia vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Columbia, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,538/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,319/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,140/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia, PA:$4,538/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Columbia, PA:$5,319/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Columbia, PA:$4,140/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Columbia, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbia and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Columbia, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Columbia have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Columbia, PA$5,598/mo$5,246/mo+6.7%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Columbia, PA
2024 average cost:$5,598/mo
2023 average cost:$5,246/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbia, 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 Columbia.

What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia

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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Victorian Villa in Dallastown, PA

4.9
Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The staff is great, they are caring for her very well. They have great activities like ...
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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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Columbia review score based on 67 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 19 Columbia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbia 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

Columbia review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Columbia, PA19 facilities
8.1
Wrightsville, PA22 facilities
8.1
Mountville, PA32 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbia 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 67 reviews of 19 Columbia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia 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.
Columbia, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Columbia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia 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 Columbia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia 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 Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia 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 Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia 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 Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbia

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County, Oak Leaf Manor North and Oak Leaf Manor South are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 22 assisted living facilities near Columbia, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Columbia, Pennsylvania are Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Traditions of Hershey and Faithful Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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