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Photo of Traditions of Hershey
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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109 reviews
9.5
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109 reviews
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From the moment we visited Traditions of Hershey we knew it was the best fit! The apartment was a good size and there was lots of natural light. It felt like home right away. The staff were so kind and...
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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11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
8.4
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22 reviews
8.4
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22 reviews
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We're very pleased with everything, and more importantly, my sister seems to be content. She even goes to morning exercise class. We're going to visit for the Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th. They will also...
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 Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
5 star
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4 star
26%
3 star
15%
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Very happy with the overall appearance of Harmony. Very upscale with furnishings and always clean. My father receives very good care for the most part. Harmony is experiencing staffing issues with dining...
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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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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9.5
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We had an excellent experience overall w/ admissions director, direct caregivers were very, & business office manager as well as programming leaders for community club in memory support of our Mother! We...
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.
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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.
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 East Hanover, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Hanover is $6,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tower City, PA with an average of $4,193 per month.

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

East Hanover, PA
$6,037/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in East Hanover, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,037/mo
$7,634/mo

Assisted living costs in East Hanover, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,452/mo
Studio
$4,878/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,901/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,309/mo

Senior living costs in East Hanover 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: East Hanover, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Hanover, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,037/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,634/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,178/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
East Hanover, PA:$6,037/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
East Hanover, PA:$7,634/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
East Hanover, PA:$3,178/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in East Hanover, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Hanover 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 East Hanover, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in East Hanover 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 average 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
East Hanover, PA$5,458/mo$5,258/mo+3.8%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
East Hanover, PA
2024 average cost:$5,458/mo
2023 average cost:$5,258/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Hanover

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Hanover

Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Columbia Cottage Hershey in Palmyra, PA

5.0
We are eternally grateful for the kind and professional care which my mother received for the past 3+ years while at Columbia Cottage Hershey. The care given here was of the highest quality and the programs and food were perfectly designed and delivered for the precise needs of the residents. ...
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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Our family had come to know Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA years ago. In October we came to love it even more as my mom moved in. It's only been 2 months and she's very comfortable in her new apartment. She's making new friends, being more involved in activities, and just enjoying the ...
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East Hanover review score based on 1,084 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1084 reviews of 31 East Hanover assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Hanover 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

East Hanover review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
East Hanover, PA31 facilities
8.3
Hampden, PA31 facilities
8.8
Lebanon, PA6 facilities

Review subcategories for East Hanover 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 1,084 reviews of 31 East Hanover assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Hanover 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.
East Hanover, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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East Hanover assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Hanover assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover 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 East Hanover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.2%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.1%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.7%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.1%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.5%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.5%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Hanover 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 East Hanover Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.7%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.3%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Hanover 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 East Hanover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.8%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in East Hanover 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 East Hanover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
37%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
15.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in East Hanover 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 East Hanover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Hanover, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.1%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.5%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.4%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.2%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Hanover

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 East Hanover protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Harmony at Hershey are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facility near you in East Hanover, Pennsylvania is Juniper Village at Lebanon. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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